Tahini is enjoyed in many countries in the Mediterranean. Here is a traditional recipe for a Tahini Sauce that will go great with your falafel, or as a dressing.
Tahini Sauce with Lemon and Garlic
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mince garlic in food processor.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Process for 10 seconds.
- Add water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Don't over-process! Salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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My family loves this one with pita bread
Thank you for sharing and inspiring me
Glad you enjoy it so much!